THIS TRAIL PARTY HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
The NJ Bear Hunt was just reinstated and will be taking place on the day of our scheduled event. We have been working with Wawayanda the last few days trying to troubleshoot this and see how we could reschedule. The problem is that the bear hunt runs from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. So even if we push the start time back, we don't have enough time to mark the course. We have looked at dates the following weekends but we don't want to conflict with other local events that have had their races on the calendar all year. Sometimes it seems like our events at Wawayanda are cursed!
DECEMBER 10, 2022
It's about time. The weathaas finally turned. SWEATAA WEATHAA! Join us at the beautiful Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt, New Jersey on Saturday December 10, 2022 for an epic night of trail running under the full moon and stars! Come run or hike 8 miles or 4 miles with us. The December Squatchayanda is a UGLY SWEATER party! U.G.L.Y., you ain’t got no alibi, you’re ugly, hey hey, you’re ugly! We are proud to partner with Bigger Than The Trail (BTTT). for this trail party. BTTT is a non-profit organization that is using trail running as a platform to advocate for mental health.
TRAIL PARTY DETAILS
UGLY SWEATER TRAIL PARTY
If you've never ventured out on the trail after dark, this is the perfect opportunity to jump into the Squatchtastic world of night trail running! Each runner will take home a unique finishers' item along with their handcrafted wood medal, and the top male and female finishers for each distance will receive a special award. We will have a squatchariffic post-race party around a bonfire with roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate (BYO-mug!).
CHARITY PARTNER
We are proud to partner with Bigger Than The Trail (BTTT). BTTT is a non-profit organization that is using trail running as a platform to advocate for mental health. BTTT's mission is to enrich the lives of individuals struggling with mental health. Through their fundraising efforts, BTTT provides 3 months of free therapy to those in need! Please consider making a donation to BTTT when you register for this squatchy trail party.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Check-in between 4:45pm-5:15pm
4M and 8M start at 5:30pm
8M must begin second loop by 6:45pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION
There are restrooms at the "Boat Launch". The entire 4 mile course is runnable with very minimal technical terrain; there is 379 ft of gain and all of the trails are doublewide. Runners will start and finish at the Boat Launch parking lot and complete the counterclockwise loop one time for the 4 mile race and 2 times for the 8 mile race.
POST-RACE PARTY
We will have a squatchariffic post-race party around a bonfire with roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate. All of our events are cupless, so please remember to BYO-mug! We will have vegan hot-chocolate and marshmallows available upon request.
COURSE MARKINGS
The course will be well-marked with neon pink/reflective ribbon. We have large red directional arrows at each of the turns. Headlamps/flashlights are REQUIRED. Your light will illuminate our trail markers!
VOLUNTEER DREAM TEAM
Our Volunteer Dream Team is what makes all of the Trail Magic happen! Join us as a Volunteer at this trail party as we support our squatchtastic running community. We have many Volunteer opportunities available such as Check-In, Aid Station Crew, Course Sweepers etc. Click here to Volunteer!
GETTING TO THE RACE
The race starts and finishes at the Boat Launch at Wawayanda State Park. You MUST enter the park at the main entrance. The physical address is 885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ. Please look at your gps map first! If your phone wants to take you through the park via the auxillary entrace to Wawayanda Road - you will NOT be able to do this as that gate is closed. Ensure that your phone has you entering the park from Warwick Turnpike, not Wawayanda Road. When you enter the park, the office will be on your left. Follow signs for the LAKE and BOAT LAUNCH.
FAQS
CAN I HAVE A PACER?
No pacers are allowed.
CAN I BRING MY DOG?
Negative. Max the Pug has to stay home for this event. Our insurance policy does not cover dogs at our races. Thanks for understanding.
I DON'T HAVE A HEADLAMP, WILL THERE BE EXTRA AT THE RACE?
We will not have extra headlamps/flashlights and we will not have extra batteries. You gotta bring your own and make sure that it has fresh batteries.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE?
IS THERE A POST-RACE PARTY?
Yeah. What a wow it's been out in that side. This year 's got temps in this simple dip it. Why? Global warm it. Be sure to keep it safety. And, hey if you've got to go car on that icy road slowing it right down, Mmay? Hat.... It'll likely be cold and maybe snow. Dress warm and bring layers. DON'T FORGET YOUR UGLY SWEATAAA! Oh, and we recommend leaving those generously cut mom jeans at home.
WILL THE COURSE BE MARKED?
We will have pink/red reflective colored ribbons along the course and plenty at all of the turns, along with large red directional arrows that have reflective tape on them.
Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger! No fries, chips, no Coke, Pepsi. Definitely NOT cheeseburgers. Ever since they found Mad Cow disease in the US, we're not taking any chances. It can live in your body for years before it ravages your brain. Just Kidding..... We will be serving roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate BYO-Mug!!!!
885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ. Make sure your GPS takes you via Warwick Turnpike NOT Wawayanda Road.
CAN I GET A REFUND?
Unfortunately we do not offer refunds on the nonrefundable registration fee.
WHAT ADDRESS SHOULD I USE TO GET TO THE PARK?
ME AND MY FRIEND AREN'T REGISTERED FOR THE RACE, BUT WE'RE STILL PLANNING ON COMING TO RUN. WE WON'T EAT FROM THE AID STATION OR TAKE A MEDAL OR SWAG. THIS IS OKAY, RIGHT?
CAN I REGISTER MY KIDS FOR THIS RACE?
YES! We love having families join us. If you are registering 3 or more squatches, please email us for a discount code! trailpartydirector@sassquadtrailrunning.com
NO THIS IS NOT OKAY. This is called being a "race bandit" and it is stealing. Not paying for a race and running the race is stealing from the race organization (even if you're not taking food or swag). Don't do this at a Sassquad trail party or ANY other race. It's not okay. And if you hear about someone else doing this, call them out. If you bandit a race, you will be banned from registering for any of our Sassquad events.